A trivia game for foodies
What goes better with food than trivia? Field tested in neighborhood gourmet clubs, the game Foodie Craze comes in a collectible tin with score sheets and 400 multiple-choice questions that will test your palate particulars. Ten categories test your taste knowledge, from American classis to ethnic smorgasboard. The game is $29.99. Visit foodiecraze.com for information or to buy online.
Goodies for a good cause at Women’s Bean Project fair
The Women’s Bean Project has kicked into high gear for its seventh annual holiday fair, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 2-4 at project headquarters, 3201 Curtis St. Sample food, have a picture taken with Santa and enjoy live entertainment while making a valuable contribution to an organization that has been helping women break the cycle of poverty and unemployment for more than 15 years. The Women’s Bean Project teaches workplace competence and life skills via its gourmet food production business. The packaged products, which sustain the organization, include Fair Trade coffee; bread, cookie, spice, salsa and bean mixes; and such exotic instant iced teas as mango peach and raspberry lemongrass. The group also offers gift baskets that can be shipped within the continental United States. Call 303-292-1919 for information, or visit womensbeanproject.com.
Savory Spice Shop offers up saucy gift ideas
It’s not too early in the holiday season to start thinking about gifts – a little hostess token for Thanksgiving, a Hanukkah present or a stocking stuffer. Savory Spice Shop is offering 15 percent off in-store and online purchases of 10 or more gift sets for during November. Sets start at $10. The store also offers newly created blends such as Citrus and Savory Brining Spice for your turkey or goose; and Brown Sugar and Spice Honey Ham Rub, a blend of brown sugar, honey powder and classic holiday spices. Visit Savory Spice Shop, 1537 Platte St., 303-477-3322. To order, call 888-677-3322, or shop online at savoryspiceshop.com.
